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Hosting Service Provider Reduces Server Build Times by 68 Percent, Patch Deployment by 85 Percent

Intensive Hosting, the Microsoft enterprise services division of Rackspace Managed Hosting, has further increased operational efficiencies and reduced operating costs by upgrading from version 1.5 to version 2.0 of the Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting. The new Server Purposing module in version 2.0 has shown Intensive Hosting how to make...

Tags: patch deployment, microsoft corp., patch management module, microsoft windows, patches, microsoft windows server 2003, servers, operating systems, software, hardware

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MS Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Office, Excel patches coming

Next Tuesday (August 12th), Microsoft will ship 12 security bulletins with fixes for serious vulnerabilities in a wide range of of widely deployed products. Seven of the 12 bulletins will be rated "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating. The critical bulletins will cover remotely exploitable...

Tags: microsoft access, vulnerability, patch management, activex control, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft corp., microsoft excel, microsoft windows, activex/com/com+/dcom, microsoft office, security, operating systems, software, software development, software/web development, office suites, ryan naraine

Blog posts 2008-08-07

Will the Olympics melt the Internet?

Okay, sky-is-falling fans and network neutrality proponents: We're about to find out whether the Internet can – or will – break down under the strain of mass consumption of streaming video. At least that's the opinion of Brick Eksten, the president and CEO...

Tags: nbc, network, video, stream, internet, corporate communications, web site development, marketing, tom steinert-threlkeld

Blog posts 2008-08-07

Apple sued for ... slavery?!?!!

The complaint claims that Apple misleadingly classified workers as management employees in order to avoid having to pay them overtime. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: overtime, apple inc., class action, benefits, human resources, adrian kingsley-hughes

Blog posts 2008-08-07

Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop

Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...

Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

RDBMS market reached $18.8 bln in 2007

2007 was a year that saw continued steady growth in the relational database management systems RDBMS market, with signal improvements on the part of several of the top five vendors in this space. The RDBMS market is estimated to have grown by 12.6% from $16.7 bln in 2006 to $18.8...

Tags: rdbms, databases, enterprise software, software, data management, nb

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder

LAS VEGAS -- Mozilla security chief Window Snyder wants to open-source much more than the Firefox browser. During a sit-down chat at the Black Hat security conference here, Snyder announced plans to launch three new initiatives around threat modeling, training and vulnerability metrics that push the envelope...

Tags: mozilla firefox, window, training, web browser, mozilla corp., window snyder, web browsers, security, internet, ryan naraine

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Expert: SOA vulnerable to DNS security flaw, too

This just in from the Black Hat security confab currently taking place in Las Vegas: Dan Kaminsky, a well-known IT security researcher, disclosed his findings around the Domain Name Server flaw or DNS cache poisoning vulnerability, and where it can bite. Tim Wilson of Dark Reading reported on Kaminsky's presentation,...

Tags: security, dns, server, soa, flaw, domain names, service-oriented architecture (soa), networking, internet, web services, enterprise software, software, joe mckendrick

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability window

Microsoft aims to close Patch Tuesday vulnerability windowThis is good, potentially anyway.MFST did not get to be where it is by being "stupid". Granted, they have their "flaws", but so does everyone on this Planet. The reason that "hackers" virus writers, etc. target Windows is clear. The OS is the...

Tags: construction, microsoft windows nt, security, viruses and worms, patch tuesday vulnerability window, patch tuesday, microsoft corp., window

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

Total spending in network services to reach $9.1 bln in 2012 in Asia

According to IDC, over 70% of respondents in markets such as Australia, China, and India indicated that solutions pertaining to the network were either important or very important. Total spending in Network services (which includes Network Consulting & Integration Services NCIS and Network Management NM) will grow from $4.7 bln...

Tags: network, network service, international data corp., networking, nb

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Total spending in network services to reach $9.1 bln in 2012 in Asia

According to IDC, over 70% of respondents in markets such as Australia, China, and India indicated that solutions pertaining to the network were either important or very important. Total spending in Network services (which includes Network Consulting & Integration Services NCIS and Network Management NM) will grow from $4.7 bln...

Tags: network, network service, international data corp., networking, nb

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Six steps to an effective data governance program

As data governance becomes a key benchmark of a company's responsibility to enhance and protect data, here are six simple steps that start to develop a program based on individual needs. In the past few years, dozens of high-profile incidents involving data mismanagement have gained international attention. Caught off...

Tags: data, organization, corporate governance, tools & techniques, pricing, databases, business operations, corporate law, management, marketing, enterprise software, software, data management, data governance, mismanagement, steve alder, ibm, special to zdnet

News items 2008-08-06

Time for Google to take out Sprint

Time for Google to take out SprintWhy change the name?The Sprint name stands for poor quality. Google has a reputation for high quality.I assume that, along with the name change, Google might institute policy changes which would decrease dissatisfaction with the brand, in order to protect its own good name.Sprint...

Tags: wimax, product marketing, wi-fi, wireless, branding, telecom & utilities, google inc., sprint communications

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stick

IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickGood Lord. Paleeze get a Laptop already! ;)Or, did you get one and not tell us????.............RE: IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickWhen IBM have everything under control....linux will be next.RE: IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickHuh? That's only been...

Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, linux, ibm corp., clever idea

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

Zoho's millions

  It's not often I get excited by adoption numbers but the fact Zoho has passed the million user landmark represents an outstanding achievement and a cause for celebration. Zoli Erdos, chief hand waver and Irregular chum has all the details. I was more interested in the...

Tags: network management, zoho, sales strategy, public relations, network administration, networking, sales, marketing, corporate communications, dennis howlett

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Expense Management Images

Where are the expense management startups and Dirty SaaS? by Dennis Howlett

Tags: dennis howlett, start-up, screenshots

Image galleries 2008-08-06

New Google box for offices can search 10 million files

Google said it is an offering an upgraded version of the hardware appliance its sells to companies and government organizations for Google-style Web search of office documents. SAN FRANCISCO--Google said on Tuesday it is an offering an upgraded version of the hardware appliance its sells to companies and government...

Tags: google inc., reuters, google, google search appliance, search

News items 2008-08-06

Don't trust Google with your data

Don't trust Google with your dataNo, I don't trust Google BUT...I trust Google more than I trust me. There is a bigger chance that I'll lose my own data than Google will. I don't have the energy nor do I choose to spend the money to constantly backup all of...

Tags: backups, cloud computing, google inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

10 ways to make apt-get easier to use

The apt-get package management system can trip you up, even though it's supposed to simplify your work. Jack Wallen offers some practical pointers to help you get around various apt-get gotchas.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: entry, jack wallen, blogging, internet

Download resources 2008-08-06

What are you using for a helpdesk application?

What are you using for a helpdesk application?What are you using for a helpdesk application?We use an application called Wonderdesk. It is web based, its not too bad, but the search feature for old helpdesk tickets kind of sucks in that it won't display all the search queries or you...

Tags: call centers, help desk, helpdesk application

Discussion threads 2008-08-05